Am 21. September 2026 20:00 fährt Chris Schratt mit BASIL BLASTER beim SCHMIEDE Festival in Hallein die 3. Prototyp-Show. Eintritt frei Acht Jahre Entwicklung. Unzählige Fehlversuche. Entsorgte Geräte, neu zusammengesetzt. Ein Instrument, das man nicht alleine spielen kann! Eine gamifizierte Performance auf Rädern, irgendwo zwischen Ceremony, Medienkunst, Konzert, Spiel und kollektiver Bewegung. Wahre Geschichten treten […]
Schmiede
Why Schmiede? – People → Community → Experimentation → Transformation
Often I wonder and then I read why Smiths take time and all to come and return to Schmiede. Thank you <3 for this annual moment. I cannot not share it. In my fav recorded interview about 12 years ago I said: we touch people. I guess that sums it up, but too simple at […]
Ars x Schmiede – in the making
We are very happy to announce a cooperation in the making. For years, Ars Electronica Linz and Schmiede Hallein have moved in parallel: observing, intersecting occasionally, sharing interests, questions, and communities — but rarely together. We think the time for parallel existence is over. Ars Electronica and Schmiede are now constructively seeking common ground: a […]
Ai Ai Ai – Confused yet?
Schmiede – AI X confusing? join us. for a quick evening or ten days 🙂 WHAT IS SCHMIEDE? WHERE IS HALLEIN?! Salzburg MAY21 19:00 An evening of openness and community at Salon Rosa Beige in cooperation with FÜNFZIGZWANZIG. leading up to Schmiede26: Ai Ai Ai SEP16 – 26 2026 Apply till MAY31 Join the experiment. […]
X Reality Lab – Mozarteum x Futurelab x Schmiede
We are very happy to announce a fresh cooperation in the making. Smiths will gain access to fresh infrastructure and outstanding peers during Schmiede26. The Mozarteum (Open Arts) and Futurelab are constructing an immersive Space for Research and Arts in Salzburg: X Reality Lab PreOpening in September in Salzburg the developing team will host a […]
What is Schmiede? Salzburg MAY21
WHAT IS SCHMIEDE AND WHERE IS HALLEIN?! Salzburg MAY21 19:00 We are happy to announce an evening of openness and community at Salon Rosa Beige in cooperation with FÜNFZIGZWANZIG. Thanks for the invitation 🙂 Rüdiger will bring cake. Pruce will play music and the rest is up to us. see you soon. We know Schmiede […]
What is Schmiede? Graz MAY6
WHAT IS SCHMIEDE AND WHERE IS HALLEIN?! -> GRAZ We are happy to announce an evening of openness and community at Café Wolf in cooperation with Accomplices – Verein zur Erkundung multimedialer Ausdrucksformen and supported by many Smiths. Or as Kristina put it: Can You Händel This? Schmiede Allstar Infosession Smiths will spend an evening […]
CRAFTING REALITIES LAB @ Schmiede26
As Schmiede focuses on diversity and cooperation Labs at Schmiede are focus groups and more. For Schmiede26: Ai Ai Ai we start our lab presentation with Crafting realities lab. Lab Description: Significant portions of our reality have transitioned into digital and artificial realms. Our methods of communication, interaction, learning, work, and participation have all been […]
SCHMIEDE? Vienna APR11 – More Music
More Music at Semmelweissklinik on Sat APR11 After Beisl Jazz with Gizem Kuş, Federico Perinelli and Simon Cremer starting at 20:30 The Itchy and Scratchy Memorial with Leonie Grössl & Yoram Rosilio PIERROT TWINS with Jesse Tatum & Tara Khozein full post APR10 – 12
Smiths in Vienna APR8th -12th
When in Vienna this week: WHAT IS SCHMIEDE AND WHERE IS HALLEIN?! -> WISWIH APR10 – 12 at Semmelweissklinik in cooperation with Wortgemetzel and 10 Minuten Salon and Beisl Jazz. Jatun Risba: Not as it appears APR8 at 19:00 – opening at Funkhaus Vienna current calls PIF camp – deadline APR5 International Summer Academy Salzburg – 100 scholarships each year […]